Sandra Jean "Beatty" McKee

Sandra Jean McKee, 68, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. She was born on October 26, 1957, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Justus Ray Beatty Jr. and Doreen Joyce (Severance) Beatty.

Sandy graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of 1975. She worked at the Hi-Lex Corporation for 26 years and retired in 2007. Sandy also worked as a bartender at the Moose Lodge where she also was a member. She married the love of her life, Larry McKee on April 6, 1979 and the two spent the remaining years together until his passing in 2021.

Sandra is survived by her mother, Doreen Beatty; children, Jason (Carla) McKee, Lyndie McKee, Michael (Staci) McKee; grandchildren, Andrew, Zachary, Annabelle, Ethan, Alexander, Neil, Lillian, Austin, Jordan, Cameron, McKenzie, Emily; sisters, Susie (Ed), Sherry; brother, Justus "Porky" (Carlesa); brother-in-law, Mike; special friends of the family, Kathryn McKee, Matthew Etheridge and Mark Davis.

She was preceded in death by her father, Justus Beatty Jr.; and sister, Sally.

Sandy was an avid sports fan always rooting for the Detroit Lions and Tigers, watching NASCAR, and was a great artist especially with diamond art. She enjoyed camping, being outdoors and taking trips to the UP with her husband. Above everything else however, Sandy loved her family. Her children and grandchildren were her world and she loved them with everything she had.

Per Sandy's request cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

Arrangements entrusted to the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service. 269-788-9800. www.baxterfuneral.com.